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(( Vegas is in what looks a bar under pink, blue, and purple lighting. There's an array of bottles and glasses behind and he grins before turning his device around to show the place off. ))

Pete's is open for business! Discounted drinks for anyone who buys one for the guy with the broken arm.

(( 'cause there's no way in hell he's leaving Kinn to languish alone. Nope, he's gonna park his cousin's injured ass right there in the bar with him. ))

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{A lot of that sounds familiar. The jealousy especially. How many of his "brothers" had he killed just to make sure Zhao Jing's attention remained focused on him?}

I hated anyone who came between my foster father and myself. I killed the other boys he adopted just to remain in the limelight. Of course none of it worked. The only one Zhao Jing loved was Zhao Jing. After I found out he meant to kill me, he had the audacity to finally give me his name.

Zhao Xie would have been on my tomb. I'm glad my body ended up in an avalanche. He was there too. I know he didn't survive it.

(( Even though Xie's not there, Vegas pours a drink and lifts toward the camera in a little toast. ))

Here's to shitty dads getting what they so richly deserve.

He got most of what he deserved. I had hoped to draw it out for longer. {And make Zhao Jing witness his triumph in opening the Armory.}

I like you, Xie.

{He never knows how to respond to that. It's...nice. But complicated.}

How are you feeling?

(( Vegas is something of a psycho so it's probably not the best to be complimented by him. At least he's not going to be judgy about Xie's former work. ))

A lot better. The cultivator doctor did good work. How are you doing? You looked a little tired at Riley's party.

{Xie isn't mentally stable - in some matters - either. He is much better with a certain immortal's guidance, however.}

I walked too much and wore myself to a thread. It was entirely my fault.

Okay so... We kinda stole a wheelchair from the hospital during my breakout. If you ever need it, just lemme know.

I can't blame you. I rented one that I could maneuver with the touch of a button. {Because technology is interesting.} Thank you for the offer. I will regain my strength.

Offer stands should you need it.

I appreciate it.

Any time.

If I can be of any help, just ask.

When you're feeling up to it, come by the bar. Bring friends.

I will, though I admit my friends are few.

(( Vegas can sympathize with that. ))

Then come make some more friends.

Will Vegas be my friend?

(( Vegas can't help grinning. )) Aren't we already?

So far, yes. I would like to know you better.

You won't hear any complaints from me.

I was hoping for some complaints. {Kidding.}

Well, I have plenty of complaints, just not about being friends with you.

Tell me them. {Even if they have little to do with him, he can listen.}

(( He's quiet a moment, as if thinking over the wisdom of whining to his new friend. ))

I miss some of the creature comforts of my own place and time. The weapons, especially.